The Director General of Police, (DGP), K Rajendra Kumar today national tours instill cultural values in students and builds bridges of understanding by connecting them with the heritage of the country.
"The National tours instill cultural values in students and builds bridges of understanding by connecting them with the heritage of the country", Kumar said while receiving 96 students of the State for Bharat Dharshan Tour "Apna Watan Jano" at Police Head quarter lawns here.
The students from five districts had left for the tour on February 12, organised by Jammu and Kashmir Police under its Civic Action Programme.
"India has rich cultural diversity andstudents of far-flung areas should have knowledge of history and technological developments happening in the Nation" he said.
DGP disclosed that this was the 5th batch of students from five districts of Baramulla, Budgam, Kulgam, Shopian and Poonch of the State.
During their 12 day tour, students visited different historical places and educational institutions in the country, and interacted with various dignitaries.
In Kolkata they visited Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Eden Garden Park, Nicci Park, Sheed Minar, Science City and Marble House, besides meeting the State Governor.
They also interacted with Vice Chancellor Banaras Hindu University and visited Ganga Ghats, Alamgri Masjid and Trivini Sangam.
Rajendra advised the students to use the knowledge gained during their tour and share experiences with other fellow students.
He said that such tours enable youth of far-flung areas to see latest developments in advanced cities of the country and helps shape their career with better prospects in future.
He said that the children are future of the country and they have been given an opportunity to visit famous places and interacted with prominent dignitaries in their early stage of life.
The experiences during the tour would guide them in future and inscribe sweet memories in them, Rajendra said.
The students also shared their experiences and happiness on visiting various historical places and educational institutions in different states during the tour.
They said that in the camp they got an opportunity to listen to the intellectuals which was a great thing for them at this early stage of life.
They also thanked the police for organizing such a valuable and enriching tour.
